Sevdaliza's visually sophisticated music videos caught the attention of many international blogs and magazines, with Complex nominating her video for "Sirens of the Caspian" as a top ten video of the year in 2014. This was succeeded by features with Vogue and Alexander Wang, while H&M made her a brand ambassador. Sevdaliza herself describes her music as "raw, strong, and vulnerable", while her stage persona is "everything (the audience) want(s) (her) to be".
Sevdaliza was born in Tehran, Iran in 1987, but moved to the Netherlands at a young age. She left home at 16 on a basketball scholarship and played as part of the Dutch national team. She continued with basketball and her studies, but chose to start making music when she was 24. Not trained to read music or play instruments, she taught herself how to sing and how to use Ableton, drawing on the reserve of discipline that drove her time in sports.
Her debut EP The Suspended Kid was released in January 2015. It was followed by a collaboration with Pussykrew which resulted in an elaborate music video for the album cut "That Other Girl". She was also featured on Paris-based producer Stwo's track "Haunted", providing vocals.
Children of Silk, her second EP, was self-released on November 24, 2015 on Twisted Elegance. It is characterized by a more conceptual approach and darker undertones of self-reflection. A music video for "Marilyn Monroe" was released in March 2016, directed by Hirad Sab, who also designed the cover artwork for the extended play. It received critical acclaim and was featured in various "best of" lists, including a year-end ranking by FACT magazine.
She co-directed and starred in a short film, called The Formula, which was released through Noisey. It features an original soundtrack by Sevdaliza and frequent collaborator Mucky.
Her debut full-length album, titled ISON, was released in April 2017. It includes 16 tracks, among which earlier releases such as "Marilyn Monroe" and "Amandine Insensible", as well as new songs. The album cover features an image of a hyperrealistic sculpture of Sevdaliza by artist Sarah Sitkin.
Official site: www.sevdaliza.com
Replaceable
Sevdaliza Lyrics
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You love him
Clock sticking
Don't waste your time
It would be selfish to leave him
But you are distant, don't waste your time
He come, they go
So replace upon as long as your own breath pull flowsHis eyes they're low as distraction fault
As long as your own river flow
Don't waste your time
Don't chase your time
Don't waste your time
As long as your own breath pull flows
Powers can and time would trail
And i hold on to our cheers
My love, i could not fear when i run out with you .me
When i run out with me
When i run out with me
When i run out with me
When i run out with me
Don't waste your time
Don't waste your time
Don't waste your time
As long as your own river flows
(Don't waste your time)
(Don't waste your time)
(Don't waste your time)
In the song "Replaceable" by Sevdaliza, she sings about a woman who is in love with someone but is also distant towards him. The lyrics suggest that the woman is aware of the fact that the man she loves may come and go, but she must continue living her life and not waste time on him. She acknowledges that it would be selfish to leave him, but she also has to focus on herself and not chase after him.
Throughout the song, Sevdaliza uses imagery of time - the clock ticking and the woman's own breath and river flowing - to emphasize the importance of not wasting time on something that may not last. The line "Powers can and time would trail" suggests that time will eventually catch up and everything will fall into place, so there's no need to rush or force anything.
Line by Line Meaning
My darling
Addressing the listener with affection
You love him
Acknowledging the listener's love interest
Clock sticking
Emphasizing the passage of time
Don't waste your time
Advising the listener not to procrastinate
It would be selfish to leave him
Warning against hurting the listener's love interest
But you are distant, don't waste your time
Urge to avoid investing time in a distant relationship
He come, they go
Noting the transience of relationships
So replace upon as long as your own breath pull flows
Encouraging the listener to replace a fleeting love interest
His eyes they're low as distraction fault
Explaining the flaws in the listener's love interest
As long as your own river flow
Reinforcing the listener's self-dependence
Don't chase your time
Emphasizing the futility of fruitless efforts
Powers can and time would trail
Reflecting on the inevitable passing of age and power
And i hold on to our cheers
Expressing hope for a lasting optimistic view
My love, i could not fear when i run out with you .me
Sharing feelings of safety and comfort with the listener
When i run out with me
Asserting the importance of self-love and self-reliance
Don't waste your time
Reiterating earlier advice
As long as your own river flows
Closing the song with a reminder of self-reliance
(Don't waste your time)
Repeating the refrain for emphasis
(Don't waste your time)
Repeating the refrain for emphasis
(Don't waste your time)
Repeating the refrain for emphasis
Contributed by Alexis F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joch5575
My darling
You love him
Clock's ticking
Don't waste your time
It would be selfish
To leave him
But you are testing
Don't waste your time
They come, they go
So replaceable
As long as your own river flows
The highs, the lows
As distraction folds
As long as your own river flows
Don't waste your time
Don't waste your time
Don't waste your time
And as long as your own river flows
[?]
And I hold onto our dreams
My light I could not feel
When I run out will you leave?
When I run out will you leave?
When I run out will you leave?
When I run out will you leave?
When I run out will you leave?
Don't waste your time
Don't waste your time
Don't waste your time
As long as your own river flows
@Sevdaliza
Thank You For All Your Support.
Latest release: 'Oh My God': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COx7NEy09t8
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@equakebilly
Your deserve a lot more recognition ... love from france.;-)
@WowwowLulu
Sevdaliza do a song with bjork grimes Sophie
@giannisxatzipanayi2179
This song works as a catharsis to me! It has so much power in it! Makes me feel so calm if a lover don’t respond to the my love or if i get my feelings hurt! Thank you SEVDALIZA for the healing
@Mimi-px1fx
I also feel that she is healing me with her magical energy.
@joch5575
My darling
You love him
Clock's ticking
Don't waste your time
It would be selfish
To leave him
But you are testing
Don't waste your time
They come, they go
So replaceable
As long as your own river flows
The highs, the lows
As distraction folds
As long as your own river flows
Don't waste your time
Don't waste your time
Don't waste your time
And as long as your own river flows
[?]
And I hold onto our dreams
My light I could not feel
When I run out will you leave?
When I run out will you leave?
When I run out will you leave?
When I run out will you leave?
When I run out will you leave?
Don't waste your time
Don't waste your time
Don't waste your time
As long as your own river flows
@beth2729
Jo Ch thanks! But I think it is But you are destined, not testing
@sophieminter0
Jo Ch Is it "power skin and time would tell" ??
@joch5575
Sophie m I m not sure i also dont remember
@edensteer4444
it’s “ask, and i will tell”